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How Do I Change My Name after Marriage or Divorce? (view source)
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===Change of name under the ''Name Act''=== | ===Change of name under the ''Name Act''=== | ||
If you don't qualify for an automatic change of name, you will have to follow the process outlined in the ''Name Act'' to change your name. The [http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/name/howto.html | If you don't qualify for an automatic change of name, you will have to follow the process outlined in the ''Name Act'' to change your name. The Ministry of Health's [http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/name/howto.html Vital Statistics Agency] has a [http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/forms/vsa529.pdf change of name package] that includes all the forms you will require and <span class="noglossary">instructions</span> on how to complete them. Although you don't have to run an ad in the newspaper to change your name, you will have to get your fingerprints taken and submit to a criminal records check. As well, a fee will be charged by the police department that takes your fingerprints. | ||
The process is fairly straightforward and a hearing before a judge is usually not necessary. The steps for most people are as follows: | The process is fairly straightforward and a hearing before a judge is usually not necessary. The steps for most people are as follows: | ||